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Yesterday, I shared Bud’s interview. As an infant, Bud survived severe abuse that left him permanently disabled. Today, at almost four years old, he cannot walk or talk and experiences constant seizures.


While editing this video, I carefully considered whether or not to include footage of Bud’s seizures. Ultimately, his family and I felt it was important for people to understand the lasting impact child abuse can have on a person’s life. These moments are difficult to witness, but they are also part of Bud’s reality.


We hope that by sharing his story, greater awareness can be brought to protecting vulnerable children before irreversible harm occurs. His family and I believe that if telling Bud’s story helps save even one child, then sharing it is worth it.

I also want to thank our viewers for consistently understanding and supporting our mission of creating a kinder and more inclusive world for everyone. Knowing that so many of you share that purpose makes it much easier to continue telling stories like Bud’s.

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Yesterday I shared Kamarrion’s interview. While interviewing Kamarrion, I couldn’t help but appreciate what a delightfully unhinged teenage personality he has. I go into each interview without a plan or agenda. I simply want to give people a platform to share their story.... so naturally sometimes chaos will ensue 😂.

In these days of AI and over-optimization, it can sometimes feel like authenticity is being engineered out of the internet. Every second is analyzed, every emotion is packaged, every conversation is trimmed down into something faster, louder, and more addictive.

That’s why I’m especially grateful for this community.... now more than ever.

Thank you for being intentional about what you watch and support. Thank you for slowing down long enough to listen to another human being. Thank you for making space for stories that are imperfect, unpredictable, emotional, funny, awkward, and real. Thanks for choosing to click on SBSK videos and watch them.

Kamarrion’s interview reminded me that some of the best moments can never be planned. They simply happen when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

I’m grateful there are still millions of people online who value that.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 37,486

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It’s been a tough week losing John Hudson.

Through his interviews, John Hudson not only shared his beautiful spirit, but also left behind a detailed and honest look at what EB does to a person over time.

He often told me that his greatest wish was that children in the future would not have to suffer from Epidermolysis Bullosa the way he did. To honor that wish, I’ve created a playlist of John Hudson’s interviews that will live on the front page of our YouTube channel. Attached to the playlist is a link to EB Research Partnership, an organization funding research to treat and cure EB.

John Hudson shared his story with us for years. Now it will live on and continue to play a role in making life better for others with EB.

1 month ago | [YT] | 52,275

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I want to sincerely thank everyone who responded to last week’s video.


We shared that for SBSK to continue long-term, we need to shift toward a community-supported model as platforms increasingly prioritize fast, attention-grabbing content. Many of you stepped up to support us on Patreon, and I’m incredibly grateful. Because of you, we’ll be able to continue this work for years to come.


What I didn’t fully realize at the time is how far-reaching the impact of your support would be.


Yesterday, I shared Jason’s interview. He is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Cri Du Chat syndrome. While editing, I noticed that his older brother Kevin would often pause for a few seconds before answering questions. In the past, I may have cut those moments to keep the pacing faster and appease the algorithm. But this time, I left them in.


Those pauses matter. They show the care Kevin has for Jason. You can see him taking the time to find the right words to express his love for his brother. That reflection shows just how deeply he cares. Your support gives us the freedom to share these stories as they are.


Thank you for supporting SBSK. It means a lot that you value these videos enough to want to see them continued.

1 month ago | [YT] | 22,260

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It’s SBSK’s 11th birthday.

Over the past 11 years, we’ve shared hundreds of stories and raised millions of dollars for the people we’ve met. It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to do this work.

But over the past year, something has changed. Our videos are being shown to far fewer people as platforms shift toward short-form content. Stories like ours, that ask you to slow down, listen, and be present, are no longer being prioritized.

If we want to continue this work for many more years, it’s clear we need to become supported directly by our audience.

If these interviews have meant something to you, please consider supporting SBSK on Patreon for $5 a month.

You can support SBSK and help us keep going for many more years at www.patreon.com/SBSK

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Yesterday, I shared an update video with Callie Truelove who I first met 9 years ago. Callie is diagnosed with Williams syndrome and is one of the nicest people I have ever met. It is a pleasure maintaining friendships with such a diverse group of friends all over the world. I hope you have as much fun watching these interviews as I have filming them.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 10,533

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Yesterday, I shared an update interview with Avery. I first met Avery many years ago while filming "A Day in the Life of Ruby", as she was Ruby's best friend. Since then she has become a beloved part of our community. I was happy to see that Avery's smile is still shining bright. I hope you enjoyed checking in on Ruby and Avery with the first two videos of 2026. Next week, we will begin meeting some new friends!

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Yesterday I shared our first video of 2026. I visited an old friend who recently turned 21 years old... Ruby! If you are in need of a smile this is the video for you. We spent our time together laughing from old and new jokes. Thank you to everyone who continues to support SBSK in what is now our 12th calendar year making these videos. We are in unprecedented territory documenting these beautiful friendships for what will soon be decades. It's an honor to do this "work" and I hope you continue to enjoy watching!

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4 months ago | [YT] | 14,596

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Yesterday's video with Lilly will be SBSK's last video of 2025 as I take some time to be with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who watched one of our videos this year. I hope you took something meaningful from it. 2026 will be my 12th calendar year making these videos. Honestly, it all feels so surreal, but I love doing this so I just keep chugging along and don't think too much about the journey. Creating these videos just feels like what I should be doing right now. I have a very special way to start the year in 2026... Get ready to see some old friends that will make you smile! I hope everyone has a peaceful and content end of the year while surrounded by people who make you feel loved.

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5 months ago | [YT] | 33,144

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Yesterday, I shared an update with John Hudson, who's health has taken a sharp decline over the last year. It was our 6th video together since we first met many years ago. As I sat with John for this interview, we had to take constant breaks because it is extremely painful for him to just talk and breathe these days. He told me that his biggest wish is that there is one day a cure for EB so children of the future will never have to experience the same pain he has known for 23 years. Our community has raised over $37,000 for EB research in the first 18 hours since John Hudson's latest video was published. Thank you to everyone who contributed. And thank you John Hudson for your continued advocacy. I hope one day your wish of a world without EB becomes reality.

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